Enabling Permalinks for a WordPress Installation Using Web.config on an IIS Server

Steps to Configure Permalinks on IIS Server

Step 1: Create a web.config File

First, navigate to the root folder of your WordPress installation. Check if a web.config file already exists. If not, create a new one.

Step 2: Add Rewrite Rules

Next, you need to add specific rewrite rules to the web.config file. Paste the following code into your web.config file:

<configuration>
    <system.webServer>
        <rewrite>
            <rules>
                <rule name="wordpress" patternSyntax="Wildcard">
                    <match url="*" />
                    <conditions>
                        <add input="{REQUEST_FILENAME}" matchType="IsFile" negate="true" />
                        <add input="{REQUEST_FILENAME}" matchType="IsDirectory" negate="true" />
                    </conditions>
                    <action type="Rewrite" url="index.php" />
                </rule>
            </rules>
        </rewrite>
    </system.webServer>
</configuration>

This code ensures that all requests are redirected to index.php unless they are for existing files or directories.

Conclusion

And that’s it! With these simple steps, your permalinks should now work correctly on your IIS server. If you have any questions or run into issues, feel free to ask in the comments below. If you’re experiencing any issues with the configuration, feel free to reach out to us for assistance.